Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the first quarter of his 76ers preseason debut.
The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Tuesday that center Ariel Hukporti will undergo surgery to repair an Achilles injury suffered in the first quarter of the Sixers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks.
Official @sixers news: An MRI confirmed today that Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon.
Hukporti will undergo surgery later today. pic.twitter.com/grbMUkJbCb
— Matt Murphy (@Matt_Murphy04) October 6, 2026
Hukporti was helped off the court by former Knicks teammate Karl-Anthony Towns after sustaining the non-contact injury just six minutes into his 76ers preseason debut. An MRI on Tuesday confirmed Hukporti ruptured his right Achilles tendon.
The third-year Germany native began his NBA career in New York after being drafted with the 2024 58th overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks, who traded him to the Knicks on draft night.
Hukporti served as a depth piece for the Knicks, appearing in 79 games in two seasons, including their 2025-26 championship campaign.
